- Person-centered
- Skill focused
- Evidence informed
About Jamie
Jamie Blakeman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 16 years in the mental health field. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or life changes. Jamie also works with people dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, codependency, ADHD, and identity concerns related to LGBT issues.
She uses a person-focused style that starts with listening and understanding each person's situation. Sessions aim to build self-awareness and practical skills that fit daily life. Jamie emphasizes small, manageable steps so changes feel doable rather than overwhelming.
Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive and behavioral strategies. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools to address patterns of thinking, emotional regulation, and coping skills. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing also shape how she supports motivation and self-reflection.
Jamie has experience helping people with co-occurring conditions and complex presentations. She focuses on strengthening resilience and reducing symptoms through collaborative planning and skill practice. The goal is to help people gain perspective and regain a sense of control in everyday life.
In sessions she aims to be both supportive and direct, offering encouragement alongside practical techniques. People can expect a calm, steady presence that prioritizes real-world solutions and steady progress.
How Jamie's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting concerns and priorities to help people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behavior patterns with clear exercises and homework. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and changing unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing emotion and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with mood swings, intense emotions, and relationship stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods match their goals and daily life. That collaborative planning includes trying techniques and adjusting them based on what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can still make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue work on skills and homework between meetings. Licensed professionals adapt CBT, DBT, and client-centered work to remote sessions by using structured tools, guided exercises, and regular review of progress.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does Jamie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and many life challenges. Codependency, relationship issues, ADHD, grief, and identity concerns are also listed focuses.
What is Jamie's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She listens first, then introduces practical tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jamie has 16 years of experience in the mental health field working with a wide range of concerns and co-occurring conditions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, licensed in Illinois.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jamie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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